Hi,

I am very bothered now. Evey time I try to make my game work, it seems that I have all the reasons in the world not to be able to do so.

Just recently, I joined a live NLHE tournament and I was short stacked. At first, I believe I can use my situation to my advantage. However, a certain player who has more chips than I do, limped in after a fold and changed some stuff. I was in the small blind then.

Later, I pushed into the pot content with confidence while hoping I’ll be able to have additional amount to my stack. Luckily, just as I hoped for, I’ve gained enough chips to play someone else’s stack.

Next thing that happened was, big blind folded. The guy who limped in earlier then called. I was right on my readings about him, he had a weak hand. But the surprising thing was that I lost despite of him having a weak hand. Maybe because of his call.

Any piece of advice for me?

Thanks in advance!

Best regards,
Mike Becker
Mike,

Your opponent clearly outdrew you at some point during the hand. Even if you start with pocket aces, 7-2 offsuit will still win if a 7 and a 2 hit the flop and the aces do not improve.